2010 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

I woke up feeling rather queer

A
fine
B
strange
C
strong
D
tried
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32

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

A
ignores
B
denies
C
snubs
D
rejects
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33

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Our club encourages benevolence

A
affluence
B
sincerity
C
charity
D
association
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34

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities

A
unhelpful
B
unimportant
C
harmful
D
useless
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35

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job

A
suitable
B
accommodating
C
responsible
D
interesting
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36

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?

A
lively
B
fascinating
C
precious
D
lifeless
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37

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame

A
verbose
B
precise
C
unsatisfactory
D
unconditional
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38

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.

A
trusted
B
critical
C
affluent
D
strong
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39

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.

A
quick
B
brief
C
frank
D
hurried
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40

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Why are you always jealous.............other people?

A
of
B
at
C
about
D
with
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